Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine: What We Learned from the Welterweight Tilt

The UFC’s return to Canada at UFC Fight Night 54 was headlined by prodigy-turned-star Rory MacDonald, who was appearing at the top of the marquee for the first time in his career against Tarec Saffiedine. It was a memorable one for MacDonald, as he stopped Saffiedine in the third round with a beautiful combination, likely […]

The UFC’s return to Canada at UFC Fight Night 54 was headlined by prodigy-turned-star Rory MacDonald, who was appearing at the top of the marquee for the first time in his career against Tarec Saffiedine. It was a memorable one for MacDonald, as he stopped Saffiedine in the third round with a beautiful combination, likely […]

Rory MacDonald Focused on Tarec Saffiedine, Believes Title Shot Will Come

Rory MacDonald’s rise to title contention has been something special to watch. When the Firas Zahabi-trained fighter emerged onto the UFC scene back in 2010, he did so with buzz and excitement surrounding him. At just 20 years old, and working alongside welterweight king Georges St-Pierre, the expectation for the British Columbia native to become […]

Rory MacDonald’s rise to title contention has been something special to watch. When the Firas Zahabi-trained fighter emerged onto the UFC scene back in 2010, he did so with buzz and excitement surrounding him. At just 20 years old, and working alongside welterweight king Georges St-Pierre, the expectation for the British Columbia native to become […]

Tarec Saffiedine’s Time to Shine Arrives at UFC Fight Night 54

Tarec Saffiedine may just be the best-kept secret in the UFC welterweight division. Over the past several years, the Belgian striker has quietly climbed the 170-pound rankings to solidify himself as one best fighters in the weight class. While running under the proverbial radar, the 28-year-old Brussels native not only established himself as one of […]

Tarec Saffiedine may just be the best-kept secret in the UFC welterweight division. Over the past several years, the Belgian striker has quietly climbed the 170-pound rankings to solidify himself as one best fighters in the weight class. While running under the proverbial radar, the 28-year-old Brussels native not only established himself as one of […]

UFC: Is Tarec Saffiedine a Contender at Welterweight?

There are two certainties in the UFC’s 170-pound class entering 2014: Things are open for business as they haven’t been in a decade, and Tarec Saffiedine is a guy who could easily emerge as a top contender. In his showdown with replacement talent Hyun Gyu Lim at UFC Fight Night 34, a fight that showed […]

There are two certainties in the UFC’s 170-pound class entering 2014: Things are open for business as they haven’t been in a decade, and Tarec Saffiedine is a guy who could easily emerge as a top contender. In his showdown with replacement talent Hyun Gyu Lim at UFC Fight Night 34, a fight that showed […]

UFC Fight Night 34: Tarec Saffiedine vs. Hyun Gyu Lim Full Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Nearly 12 months since he became the final Strikeforce welterweight champion, Tarec Saffiedine will finally step into the Octagon. Originally scheduled to meet Jake Ellenberger, Saffiedine will now headline UFC Fight Night 34 opposite South Korean prospect Hyun Gyu Lim. Although Lim has not met an opponent on Saffiedine’s level, he’s looked like a fighter […]

Nearly 12 months since he became the final Strikeforce welterweight champion, Tarec Saffiedine will finally step into the Octagon. Originally scheduled to meet Jake Ellenberger, Saffiedine will now headline UFC Fight Night 34 opposite South Korean prospect Hyun Gyu Lim. Although Lim has not met an opponent on Saffiedine’s level, he’s looked like a fighter […]

Kicks Aren’t Going Anywhere: Tarec Saffiedine

Kicks are getting bad press this week. While the severity of Anderson Silva’s injury at the hands of Chris Weidman was unusual, he got hurt by taking the risk of not setting up a power low kick. Kicking without setup and with no means of preventing the opponent checking—and especially power kicking without something to […]

Kicks are getting bad press this week. While the severity of Anderson Silva’s injury at the hands of Chris Weidman was unusual, he got hurt by taking the risk of not setting up a power low kick. Kicking without setup and with no means of preventing the opponent checking—and especially power kicking without something to […]